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Fit-for-work tests takes toll on mental health
A new study has revealed the impact of tougher fit-for-work tests on mental health…
Research published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health shows...
Are we prepared for an ageing society?
Dr Mark Britnell, Chairman and Partner of the Global Health Practice at KPMG answers AG’s questions about the impact of an ageing society on the...
Gynaecological cancers – prevention and early detection
Murat Gultekin, Vice-President of the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) highlights the importance of early detection of gynaecological cancers for prevention…
According to World...
Nuclear Medicine in Dusseldorf
The Clinic of Nuclear Medicine at the University Hospital is located both in Düsseldorf and at the Research Center Jülich, and runs a nuclear...
It’s the ‘content’ of cells that matters in biomedical research
One of the most remarkable things about life on earth, in all its forms, is how cells often only tens of microns in diameter...
Exon skipping: making sense out of nonsense
Associate Professor Michela Alessandra Denti, Principal Investigator of the Laboratory of RNA Biology and Biotechnology at the Centre for Integrative Biology of the University of Trento,...
China to the UK: Tackling cancer across borders
The China-United Kingdom Cancer (CUKC) Conference 2015 welcomed approximately 200 experts, including senior medics, scientists and scholars from world leading, international institutions to discuss...
Flying the flag for cancer research
OAG highlights the efforts made by the Welsh Government to improve cancer care and research throughout the country
Due to an ageing population, the demand...
Research at Oslo University Hospital in the field of Gynaecologic cancer
Oslo University Hospital (OUS) is a big hospital formed by the merger of 4 hospitals. The State Hospital, the Norwegian Radium Hospital, Ullevaal Hospital...
Reducing the burden of cancer
AG highlights the work of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), to reduce and treat cancer.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is the U.S. Federal government’s...
Connecting the dots between physical and mental health
Ophelie Martin, Communications Officer at Mental Health Europe shares insights on the link between physical and mental health, illustrating facts with her own personal...
Can we sustain an ageing population?
With people living longer, and health systems under strain, AG looks at the worldwide impact of an ageing population…
Citizens with mental illness are helped by tele-rehabilitation using video technologies
Citizens with mental disorder face a number of challenges returning to everyday life following discharge from psychiatric hospital. The citizens often feel insecure, anxious,...
Drug development for Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a major problem of health and a national priority in developed countries. Despite enormous efforts by governments, the scientific community...
Dental diagnostics system (DDS)
Providing clear information for patient and provider.
Our medical colleagues have been capturing the causes of death for centuries using standardised diagnostic terms. The first...
Research opportunities in Acute Medicine
Dinesen L1, 2, Poots AJ1, Bell D1, 2. 1.NIHR CLAHRC NW London, Imperial College London 2.Dept. Acute Medicine, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
What is Acute...
Inferior Vena Cava Ultrasound and Shortness of Breath
The role of ultrasound for Inferior Vena Cava measurement (IVC) in patients presenting with shortness of breath is often debated. Authors have disputed different...
3D body scanning: measuring body volume for obesity assessment
A research group at University College Ghent is developing a method to measure body fat using 3D body scanning.
Obesity is a condition in which...
Improving healthcare in Belgium
AG outlines key priorities of the Belgian Minister for Public Health, Maggie De Block.
Ensuring citizens lead a healthy lifestyle is a cornerstone of policy for...
Are we standing in our own way on the path to a cure for...
Although there are many reasons to celebrate the life-extending benefits from antiretroviral therapeutics (ART) for HIV/AIDS and the ability to chronically manage patients’ disease...
